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Primeira Liga Matchweek 2
Benfica crestBenfica
2–0
FT
HT 0–0
Estrela crestEstrela
  • C. Tengstedt 79′
  • Rafa 90+3′
    Estádio do Sport Lisboa e Benfica, Lisboa Gustavo Correia

    Match report

    Benfica beat Estrela 2-0 in Primeira Liga Matchweek 2 at Estádio do Sport Lisboa e Benfica, Lisboa.

    Rafa struck in the 90+3th minute for Benfica.

    Expected goals finished 2.95 to 0.4, a result that matched the chances created.

    Benfica had 68% of the ball; shots were 30-8.

    Key takeaways

    Late drama

    Rafa struck in the 90+3th minute for Benfica.

    Expected goals

    Expected goals finished 2.95 to 0.4, a result that matched the chances created.

    Control

    Benfica had 68% of the ball; shots were 30-8.

    Timeline

    Benfica above · Estrela below
    • 11′Johnstone Omurwa
    • João Neves37′
    • João Mário44′
    • ⇄João NevesFlorentino46′
    • Arthur Cabral50′
    • 53′⇄João ReisJean Felipe
    • 55′Mansur
    • 58′▣VAR: Penalty cancelled
    • 59′⇄Léo JabáR. N'Do
    • ⇄João MárioDavid Neres69′
    • 70′⇄VitóA. Ndour
    • 70′⇄Léo CordeiroManuel Keliano
    • 71′⇄Ronaldo TavaresPedro Sá
    • ⇄Arthur CabralC. Tengstedt78′
    • ⚽C. TengstedtAssist: David Neres79′
    • 90+6′Hevertton Santos
    • ⇄O. KökçüChiquinho90+9′
    • ⚽RafaAssist: David Neres90+3′

    Match stats

    ● Benfica● Estrela
    Possession 68%
    32%
    Expected goals (xG) 2.95
    0.40
    Shots 30
    8
    Shots on target 9
    2
    Shots inside the box 18
    4
    Corners 9
    4
    Accurate passes 576
    212
    Saves 2
    7
    Fouls 8
    14
    Offsides 2
    0
    Yellow cards 3
    3
    Red cards 0
    0

    Line-ups

    Benfica4-2-3-1
    61 Florentino
    7 David Neres
    19 C. Tengstedt
    22 Chiquinho
    5 Morato
    1 A. Trubin
    23 M. Ristić
    44 Tomás Araújo
    21 A. Schjelderup

    Manager: R. Schmidt

    Estrela5-4-1
    12 Jean Felipe
    7 R. N'Do
    61 A. Ndour
    23 Manuel Keliano
    21 Pedro Sá
    1 António Filipe
    29 Kikas
    6 Aloísio Souza
    14 Erivaldo Almeida

    Manager: Sérgio Vieira

    Top-rated players

    David NeresBenfica · 21′ · 2 assist · 4 key passes
    9.2
    Orkun KökçüBenfica · 89′ · 5 key passes
    8.7
    Ángel Di MaríaBenfica · 90′ · 5 key passes
    8.2
    Rafa SilvaBenfica · 90′ · 1 goal · 3 key passes
    8.2
    Bruno BrígidoEstrela · 90′
    7.9
    Fredrik AursnesBenfica · 90′ · 1 key passes
    7.7

    Questions & answers

    What was the score in Benfica vs Estrela?

    Benfica 2-0 Estrela (half-time 0-0).

    Where is Benfica vs Estrela played?

    The match is played at Estádio do Sport Lisboa e Benfica, Lisboa.

    Who is the referee for Benfica vs Estrela?

    The appointed referee is Gustavo Correia.

    What is the head-to-head record between Benfica and Estrela?

    In their last 8 meetings: Benfica 8 wins, Estrela 0 wins, 0 draws.